darrell, you can't remember an "important" detail from 50 years ago? I can't remember what I had for dinner last night.

fixed.if i would have taken the carb all apart i would have seen the problem the first time.when you take the bottom of theres a tube that fits down into a hole in the bottom called a fuel inlet adapter thats at the back.it has an o ring and thet was dried up.i havent worked on one for 50 years so tried to get away with as little as possible.

The Daytona Parts carburetor kits for the Ford Teapot carbs are advertised as being ‘Ethanol Resistant’.  I have had good results with these while using10% ethanol laced gasoline.  The part number for the ’55-56 Ford/Mercury Holley model 4000 carb is #603 while the part number for the ‘53-54 Lincoln/Mercury Holley model 2140 carb (also a teapot abeit just an earlier model) is #636.
  

  

  

Lorena, Texas (South of Waco)

Clogged air filter ?
As Daniel mentioned the two brass tubes at the back beside those barrels you put your fingers into have o-rings at the top cover and the main body. If they have hardened or crack they will leak fuel. Also check the tubes for cracks, they bend real easy.


1936 Ford 3W Coupe : 56 T-Bird 312, 47 Packard 3 speed, 40 juice brakes.
1968 Merc Cyclone FB GT 390, Getting a better front clip!
1977 Ford F-250 Supercab RWD Explorer Long box.
1976 Chev Camaro RS LT
Future rebuild : 1949 Ford F-1

put neddle and seat in flooding like crazy.smell the gas as your driving shut it down and its running in to no end.theres something im missingstick your fingers down the back barrels and its soaking wet.

I quit using the original formula Stabil after a blue accelerator pump failure (though it could just as likely been the gasohol, since failures continued).  I started using the marine formula instead (and CASCO’s black pump), but had springtime engine miss symptoms last year (until after a couple fill-ups).  Go figure.  Maybe I got the bottom of the stations tank in the late fall?
Indications again the pump has failed/needs attention  (bogging).  I burn 93 just to keep the alcohol minimized, but winter storage success is hit-or-miss, depending on health, the weather, etc.  I got away for many winters by just driving occasionally (if the streets were dry).

6 VOLTS/POS. GRD. NW INDIANA

I can add to that.  First, I have never used this products and never had a need to.  The 10 % I put in my cars in October/November was just as good in April/May when i got the cars on the road again.  The only thing that I did was start up the cars during the down time.

My son used Stabil - it gummed up his carb just like Joe said. My son didn't mention about the other parts, but I assume he had a problem with the other parts.

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54 Victoria 312;  48 Ford Conv 302, 56 Bird 312
Forever Ford
Midland Park, NJ

I've used it in my 2017 Ram and my daughter's 2001 S10/w no problems. My brother also used it in his I/O with 408 Windsor stroker. I filled up my 55 Tbird's tank and added Stabil before starting restoration. It's been in there for years. I probably will drain and replace the tank/w stainless and replace what could be the original fuel line, once ready for the road. If you would like, I'll check to see if it's turned to gel. 

Had I known how long the Tbird would be sitting, I would have just drained the tank and left it. 

Use Stabil at your own risk.  Here in south TX, it turns gasoline into a gel after a few months.  Ruined two of my gas tanks and the electric fuel pumps.  I will not use it.  Just my experiences.  Joe-JDC

JDC

Just for info; as most on here know, there are fuel stabilizers on the market that are essentialy for storing fuel for extended periods. However, one product that claims it "neutrilizes" the Ethanol in fuel, is Sta-Bil "360 Protection".  Approximately 2 oz treats 10 Gallons of gas. It's not cheap, probably about  $8 U.S per  bottle, which treats 50 Gallons, but having to repair or replace much of the fuel system on an older vehicle isn't either..
... N.B.- My blurb above seems to have been taken out of context in follow up here... Stabil "360" isn't advertised for long term fuel storage. It's labeled as a "neutralizer" for Ethanol with a use fomulae per gallon...


Paul